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The best close-up filters: macro photography on a budget
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated The best close-up filters are a cheap and simple alternative to macro lenses. Here are the best examples at the best prices

The best astrophotography filters: the best light pollution filters and more
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Updated Looking to capture the sky at night? These are the best filters to reduce light pollution and enhance the stars

The best filter holders: my pick of the best square slot-in filter systems
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The best filter holder systems are easy-to-use, secure, and compatible with a wide variety of neutral density, ND grad, polarizer filters, and more…

The best extension tube sets in 2026: turn your standard lens into a magnifying glass and get a whole lot closer
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide The best extension tubes are a cheap and effective way to convert a regular lens into a macro lens for close-ups

The best 100-400mm lenses: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked the best for whatever camera system you own…

The best ND filters in 2026: neutral density filters for longer exposures
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Capture creative long exposures to blur movement in landscapes – even in the middle of a bright summer's day

Best lenses for the Fujifilm GFX 100S II
By Rod Lawton published
Buying Guide It’s a stunning 102MP medium format camera, so here’s our pick of the best lenses for the Fujifilm GFX 100S II

Best lenses for the OM System OM-5 Mark II: This is the glass you need for OM's compact outdoor camera
By Rod Lawton published
Buying guide It’s the latest version of OM Systems’ outdoor camera, but what are the best lenses to go with the OM System OM-5 II?

The best lenses for bird photography and wildlife: these lenses really go the distance
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED The best lenses for bird photography will help you get close to birds and wildlife from a distance, and there are some great options to snap up

The best L-mount lenses: check out these best buys for your Panasonic, Sigma or Leica mirrorless camera
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Team players Leica, Panasonic and Sigma formed the L-mount Alliance back in 2018, giving rise to a fabulous line-up of lenses. Here’s my pick of the crop...
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